Manager, Research & Development (Fully Remote)

Khloud Foods; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Khloud Foods in the United States is seeking a Technical Lead for R&D to drive commercialization from concept to full scale. This hands-on role focuses on improving quality, cost, and yield while delivering scalable snack innovations.

You will lead product development, run plant trials, and manage sensory programs across co-manufacturers, partnering with Operations, FSQA, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing to optimize performance and speed to market.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in CPG food product development.
• Snack experience required.
• Strong formulation and sensory design.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development, plant trials, and sensory programs across co-manufacturers.
• Partner with Operations, FSQA, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing.

Skills

CPG product development

Snack development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

• Technical lead for R&D at Khloud Foods, driving commercialization from concept to full scale.
• Hands-on individual contributor role improving quality, cost, and yield.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead product development, plant trials, and sensory programs across co-manufacturers.
• Partner with Operations, FSQA, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years in CPG food product development with snack experience.
• Strong formulation, sensory design, and cross-functional influence skills.

Khloud Foods

Khloud Foods is a consumer packaged goods company developing snacks like popcorn and chips with a focus on high-protein, better-for-you products. It is an emerging, high-growth company that values hands-on technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.